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4 www.resourceworld.com J U N E / J U L Y 2 0 1 6 jUNe/jULY 2016 Volume 14, Issue 4 Co-publisher editor-in-Chief ellsworth Dickson editor Kathrine moore Co-publisher paul Dickson Contributing editors Dr. edward Schiller David Duval robert Simpson Contributing Writers Laura Barker • Rodney Blake Jane Bratun • Jennifer Getsinger Peter Kennedy • Bruce Lantz Leonard Melman • Barry Muir Andrew Nelson • Shayne Nyquvest thomas Schuster australian Correspondent greg Barns art Director, production manager jocelyne Laflamme Circulation 1-877-484-3800 advertising Irene Fournier, advertising manager jessica Katrichak 1-877-484-3800 Resource World Magazine is published 6 times a year by Resource World Magazine Inc. #709–700 West pender St., Vancouver, BC V6C 1g8. ©2002-2016 Resource World Magazine Inc., all rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the expressed permission of the publisher. reprints available by request at the above address or by emailing: info@resourceworld.com. DISCLaImer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in Resource World Magazine, and the reliability of sources, the publisher in no way guarantees nor warrants the information and is not responsible for errors, omissions or forward looking statements made by advertisers. articles and advertisements in Resource World Magazine, are not solicitations to buy, hold or sell specific securities; they are for information purposes only. opinions and recommendations made by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher, its directors, officers or employees. Investors should be aware that risk is associated with any security, strategy or investment and are advised to seek the counsel of a competent investment advisor before making any investment, or utilizing any information contained in this publication. Subscription, advertising and circulation information can be obtained by visiting our website: www.resourceworld.com or contacting our offices by phone: 1-877-484-3800 or by writing to the address below. publication mail agreement No. 40845066 return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Department 709-700 West pender Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1g8 email: info@resourceworld.com Issn 1712-253 printed in Canada by mitchell press mag Silver – advancing the 43 juanicipio silver project Silver Standard to acquire Claude 44 resources by ellsworth Dickson San jose expansion on track for 45 july startup Santa elena mine acquisition 46 in Sonora, mexico paying off eldorado sells Chinese mines 46 Dundee precious metals 47 — a growing producer by Laura Barker minera alamos acquires La Fortuna 48 gold project West african gold project gains 50 investor attention by robert Simpson Crystal exploration recovers more 51 diamonds mining community raises $1.2 million 60 for BC Children's Hospital MININg WOrLD Diamond grid: making inroads in 52 mining by Kathrine moore prINotH's panther under carriage 53 units tread lightly by Kathrine moore United personnel Carriers adjusting 54 to a changing industry by Kathrine moore the ultimate prospecting vehicle 55 by ellsworth Dickson OIL & gaS tHe oIL patCH report 56 Fracking and LNg: can they co-exist? by Bruce Lantz Baytex energy posts profit 57 on less revenue by Bruce Lantz aLterNatIVe eNergY aLterNatIVe eNergY reVIeW 58 by jane Bratun éléonore Mine. Photo courtesy of Goldcorp Inc.

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